This evening on Classical Showcase, we begin a series of concerts by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra with music director Gustavo Dudamel. Several performances will be with former music director Esa-Pekka Salonen and a couple of other guest conductors between now and the end of December.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/los-angeles-philharmonic-classical-showcase/feed/0The 10 Most Underrated Composershttp://wosu.org/2012/classical101/10-underrated-composers/
http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/10-underrated-composers/#commentsTue, 22 Jul 2014 08:00:33 +0000Boyce Lancasterhttp://wosu.org/2012/classical101/?p=77401With that in mind, here are some underrated composers who more often than not to not get mentioned in that conversation, but deserve at least a listen.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/key-danzmayr-mozart-man/feed/0David Danzmayr,Edvard Grieg,Janet Chen,Johann Sebastian Bach,Peter Tchaikovsky,The TemptationsThere is something about Mozart which seems to cross the boundaries of country, age, and era.There is something about Mozart which seems to cross the boundaries of country, age, and era.Classical 101no4:09Nutcracker Nightmarehttp://wosu.org/2012/classical101/nutcracker-nightmare/
http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/nutcracker-nightmare/#commentsTue, 24 Dec 2013 02:08:26 +0000Boyce Lancasterhttp://wosu.org/2012/classical101/?p=69969You love holiday music...how many time do YOU listen to the same recording?

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/bella-bela/feed/0What Does Music Mean?http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/what-does-music-mean/
http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/what-does-music-mean/#commentsWed, 28 Aug 2013 10:36:14 +0000Boyce Lancasterhttp://wosu.org/2012/classical101/?p=66653The comment I hear most often, from both longtime classical music listeners and those who are either new or occasional listeners, is, "I don't really know a lot about classical music, but..."

This evening on Symphony @ 7, we journey to Finland for music of its greatest composer, Jean Sibelius.Â His music played an important role in the formation of Finnish national identity at the beginning of the 20th century, but for listeners world-wide, it especially evokes the feeling of nature and the far-northern landscapes.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/music-from-finland-second-symphony-of-jean-sibelius/feed/0A Musical Muppet Monday with Victor Borge and Tchaikovskyhttp://wosu.org/2012/classical101/a-musical-muppet-monday-with-victor-borge-and-tchaikovsky/
http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/a-musical-muppet-monday-with-victor-borge-and-tchaikovsky/#commentsMon, 11 Feb 2013 11:00:09 +0000Boyce Lancasterhttp://wosu.org/2012/classical101/?p=58141Don't let Monday get you down...start the day with a smile, with a little help from the Muppets and Victor Borge

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/a-musical-muppet-monday-with-victor-borge-and-tchaikovsky/feed/0Music for the Winter Solstice and a Happy Holidayhttp://wosu.org/2012/classical101/music-for-the-winter-solstice-and-a-happy-holiday/
http://wosu.org/2012/classical101/music-for-the-winter-solstice-and-a-happy-holiday/#commentsFri, 21 Dec 2012 17:28:16 +0000John Rittmeyerhttp://wosu.org/2012/classical101/?p=55919It looks like winter is upon us right on schedule this year for the Winter Solstice.Â It's the shortest day of the year, however here is some enjoyable music to start the season.